Meal Prep (Sweet Potato & Ground Beef, Steak & Mashed Potatoes with Green Beans, Baked Salmon & Yellow Rice)
Meal Prep (Sweet Potato & Ground Beef, Steak & Mashed Potatoes with Green Beans, Baked Salmon & Yellow Rice)
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato and Ground Beef Bowls (5 servings)
- 2 1/2 pounds ground beef sirloin, 90/10
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 1/4 cups shredded cheese, as needed for topping
- 5 tablespoons hot honey, for drizzling
For the Steak, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans (5 servings)
- 24 oz yellow bitesize potatoes
- 1 pound French green beans
- 3 petite sirloin steak
- 1 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, as needed
- 2 tablespoons butter, for mashed potatoes, optional
- 1/4 cup milk, for mashed potatoes, optional
For the Baked Salmon with Yellow Rice (5 servings)
- 1 package Atlantic salmon, approx. 5 servings
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil, for drizzling
- 1 bag yellow rice, prepared according to package directions
- 1 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil for the sweet potatoes and another for the salmon.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
For the Sweet Potato and Ground Beef Bowls: Cut the 3 pounds of sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Toss them with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer on a lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized. While the sweet potatoes roast, brown the 2 1/2 pounds of 90/10 ground beef sirloin in a large pan over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400
- 3
For the Steak, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans: Place the 24 oz of yellow bitesize potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well. Mash the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of butter and 1/4 cup of milk (or to desired consistency), season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
⏱️ 25 min
- 4
Steam or sauté the 1 pound of French green beans until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Season the 3 petite sirloin steaks with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness. Let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
For the Baked Salmon with Yellow Rice: Cut the Atlantic salmon into 5 individual portions. Place them on the second lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Prepare the yellow rice according to package directions. This typically involves boiling water, adding the rice, and simmering until the liquid is absorbed.
⏱️ 20 min
- 8
Assemble the Sweet Potato and Ground Beef Bowls: Divide the roasted sweet potatoes evenly among 5 meal prep containers. Top each with approximately 1 cup of cooked ground beef. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded cheese over each, and drizzle with hot honey.
⏱️ 10 min
- 9
Assemble the Steak, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans Bowls: Divide the mashed potatoes, cooked green beans, and sliced sirloin steak evenly among 5 meal prep containers.
⏱️ 10 min
- 10
Assemble the Baked Salmon with Yellow Rice Bowls: Divide the cooked yellow rice evenly among 5 meal prep containers. Place one portion of baked salmon next to the rice in each container.
⏱️ 10 min
- 11
Allow all meals to cool completely before covering and refrigerating. These meals can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
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Meal Prep (Sweet Potato & Ground Beef, Steak & Mashed Potatoes with Green Beans, Baked Salmon & Yellow Rice)
For the Sweet Potato and Ground Beef Bowls (5 servings)
- 2 1/2 pounds ground beef sirloin, 90/10
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 1/4 cups shredded cheese, as needed for topping
- 5 tablespoons hot honey, for drizzling
For the Steak, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans (5 servings)
- 24 oz yellow bitesize potatoes
- 1 pound French green beans
- 3 petite sirloin steak
- 1 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, as needed
- 2 tablespoons butter, for mashed potatoes, optional
- 1/4 cup milk, for mashed potatoes, optional
For the Baked Salmon with Yellow Rice (5 servings)
- 1 package Atlantic salmon, approx. 5 servings
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil, for drizzling
- 1 bag yellow rice, prepared according to package directions
- 1 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil for the sweet potatoes and another for the salmon.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
For the Sweet Potato and Ground Beef Bowls: Cut the 3 pounds of sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Toss them with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer on a lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized. While the sweet potatoes roast, brown the 2 1/2 pounds of 90/10 ground beef sirloin in a large pan over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400 - 3
For the Steak, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans: Place the 24 oz of yellow bitesize potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well. Mash the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of butter and 1/4 cup of milk (or to desired consistency), season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
⏱️ 25 min - 4
Steam or sauté the 1 pound of French green beans until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Season the 3 petite sirloin steaks with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness. Let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
For the Baked Salmon with Yellow Rice: Cut the Atlantic salmon into 5 individual portions. Place them on the second lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Prepare the yellow rice according to package directions. This typically involves boiling water, adding the rice, and simmering until the liquid is absorbed.
⏱️ 20 min - 8
Assemble the Sweet Potato and Ground Beef Bowls: Divide the roasted sweet potatoes evenly among 5 meal prep containers. Top each with approximately 1 cup of cooked ground beef. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded cheese over each, and drizzle with hot honey.
⏱️ 10 min - 9
Assemble the Steak, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans Bowls: Divide the mashed potatoes, cooked green beans, and sliced sirloin steak evenly among 5 meal prep containers.
⏱️ 10 min - 10
Assemble the Baked Salmon with Yellow Rice Bowls: Divide the cooked yellow rice evenly among 5 meal prep containers. Place one portion of baked salmon next to the rice in each container.
⏱️ 10 min - 11
Allow all meals to cool completely before covering and refrigerating. These meals can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.